Average rent in Mowbray, TAS — 2026
Mowbray is part of the Launceston council area and sits 165km out from the Hobart CBD, with around 4,048 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $290/week, which is below the Tasmania median of $293/week. About 48% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.
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ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 4,048
- Median age
- 32
- Distance to Hobart
- 165 km
- Households renting
- 48%
- Separate houses
- 85%
- Flats / apartments
- 4%
- Born overseas
- 31%
- Top occupation
- Community and Personal Service Workers
- LGA
- Launceston
ABS 2021
Renting in Mowbray
Mowbray runs close to the Tasmania median rent of $293/week, with renters paying around $290/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Mowbray from the state norm is its renter density — 48% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 85% separate houses and 4% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 4,048, the median age is 32, and the most common occupation is Community and Personal Service Workers. 31% of residents were born overseas. At 165km from Hobart, Mowbray typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.
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